The study finds that hazards intensified by climate change, including drought and flooding, are threatening both the quantity and quality of drinking water across the United States.
Rising Climate Risks Strain U.S. Drinking Water Systems
Researchers analyzed 1,500 municipal water utilities nationwide and found that systems in every region of the United States are vulnerable to climate-related hazards.
Drinking water utilities across the U.S. are exposed to current and future climate change impacts that could affect their ability to provide adequate quantity and quality of water to consumers. The…
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